Detective Comics ##477
DC Comics • Detective Comics Vol. 1
Writer
Len Wein
Interior Artist
Marshall Rogers
Cover Artist
Marshall Rogers & Dick Giordano
Publication Date
June 1978
Cover Variant
Regular (35 cent version)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The storyline features 'The House That Haunted Batman!', a mystery involving a mansion built by a man named Josiah Wormwood. Batman must navigate various deathtraps to solve the mystery of the home's previous owner and a series of murders.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate to heavy shelf wear. Significant color-breaking creases running diagonally across the top right corner. Softening and rounding of all four corners. Visible spine stress and ticks along the left edge. Scuffing and color loss visible near the top edge of the Batman logo. General surface dullness.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $25; Graded: $40 - $60 (due to lower grade)
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (9.0+) sell for $150+, while mid-to-low grade raw copies consistently sell in the $10-$25 range depending on eye appeal.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading/shipping would likely exceed the final market value of a 4.0/5.0 grade. This is a great filler or reader copy.
Notable Features
Includes a backup story 'The Comeback of the Canaries' featuring Black Canary and Green Arrow. Part of the highly acclaimed Marshall Rogers run on the title.
Authentication Notes
The 35-cent price point and specific UPC placement are consistent with Bronze Age production standards for 1978. Paper wear and ink absorption appear authentic for the era.